Red Nose Day: chocolate raisin crispie cakes recipe

Whiz up a chocolate raisin crispie cake for Red Nose Day – it couldn't
be easier.

Crispie cakes are universally popular, and crucially in these days of rampant food intolerances can be made gluten free, nut free and even dairy free (if you use plain chocolate). And you can still make them in time for this afternoon's cake sale.

200g white, milk or plain chocolate

A handful of raisins or other dried fruit

Up to 200g rice krispies (or similar, gluten free cereal such as cornflakes)

Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a heat proof bowl placed over a pan of simmering water – or in the microwave. Stir in the dried fruit and as much cereal as you can get the chocolate to cover.

Dollop the mixture into paper cases and top each with a raspberry or a glace cherry. If you like, cut the chocolate buttons into triangular spikes and stick them in to make teeth. Put in the fridge to set up for an hour or so.